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    What is the diff. btwn DKA and HHNS??

    GilaRRT replied to kirsteen0926's topic in General Nursing

    Also remember something like 30% of HHNKC cases do not have a prior diagnosis of diabetes. HHNKC is not exclusive to diabetics unlike
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    Surge in air ambulance accidents...

    GilaRRT replied to CANewRN's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    The only way you increase risk is by performing riskier operations because you have night vision capabilities. Take my employer for example. We only fly VFR when it comes to rotor wing response....
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    What is the diff. btwn DKA and HHNS??

    GilaRRT replied to kirsteen0926's topic in General Nursing

    Let's see if we can better understand these two concepts. With DKA, the body typically does not produce insulin. Therefore, other substances are utilized to produce energy because we cannot utilize...
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    Fillipino nurses, their way of doing things abroad

    GilaRRT replied to Butterflybee's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm, looking at things in a different light, I suspect most of this is simply cultural differences and differences in speech and articulation. Differences in gestures exist as well. If you have...
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    Er Nursing

    GilaRRT replied to becky5438's topic in General Nursing

    Give it some time. You have to worry about nursing school first. You may even have a change of mind after you nursing school experiences. However, many facilities will hire new grads without...
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    Best way to ask out a patient

    GilaRRT replied to bossfrog's topic in General Nursing

    You could throw the number away and refrain from contact at this point? She handed you her number; however, what you choose to do now that you have the said number is the crux of this discussion....
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    Best way to ask out a patient

    GilaRRT replied to bossfrog's topic in General Nursing

    This is very hard for me to understand. When I become ill and go into the hospital, I would hope people would be professional and refrain from taking advantage of me while in such a state. Has...
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    Best way to ask out a patient

    GilaRRT replied to bossfrog's topic in General Nursing

    I am rather concerned so many people see this as romantic and cute. We are talking about engaging in actions that can potentially take advantage of our patients vulnerabilities. I agree, distance...
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    Best way to ask out a patient

    GilaRRT replied to bossfrog's topic in General Nursing

    Get your flame throwers out boys and girls. I say no. This is a potential recipe for disaster. You have been taking care of her for 4 days. Obviously, she has some complex health care issues. She...
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    Gas Laws

    GilaRRT replied to Gas Me 2010's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thanks. Wish I could take the credit for these. However, a former flight RN/Medic is the one who originally helped me and many other learn the basics flight physiology and gas laws. In fact, he...
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    Is a stomach flu going around?

    GilaRRT replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    "Stomach Flu" is a bit inaccurate. The Flu is caused by the influenza virus. The virus attacks specific cells. While GI complaints can accompany the flu, do not confuse influenza with AGE. True...
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    Potassium levels and Vital Signs

    GilaRRT replied to vadee's topic in General Nursing

    To really understand the effects of hyperkalemia on the heart, we need to understand the basic principles of the action potential and movement of intracellular and extracellular ions. Normally, most...
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    Primary Survey and Resuscitation Interventions

    GilaRRT replied to vadee's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the environment and situation. In some situations and or areas a modified CAB concept to assessment and management is utilized. One of the leading causes of preventable death in some of...
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    CFRN/CTRN Support Thread

    GilaRRT replied to GilaRRT's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Job well done. It is a tough exam. RN, CTRN...looks good on
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    Is it really worth it to become a nurse?

    GilaRRT replied to Bookworm22's topic in General Nursing

    You have yet to really experience nursing. Rather hard to throw in the towel when you have not even experienced the profession. You will get a job, trust me. It may not be your dream job, but you can...
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    Cardiac Cath Lab

    GilaRRT replied to BookwormRN's topic in General Nursing

    Rotate through the cath lab every so often as part of my critical care flight clinical requirements. Very hands on area. From my experiences, two providers and a doc work the case. One provider will...
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    Nursing (RN): One of Quickest routes to a six-figure jobs

    GilaRRT replied to Dallas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, this was already discussed in the news forum. I am not going to run out and start telling new grads to throw away their lotto tickets just
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    EKG meanings?

    GilaRRT replied to WillBAnRNSoon's topic in Cardiac

    On another note: With lead localization think: "I See All Leads" I (Inferior Wall)---> RCA/PDA---> II, III, AVF See (Septal Wall) ---> LCA---> V1, V2 All (Anterior Wall) --->...
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    EKG meanings?

    GilaRRT replied to WillBAnRNSoon's topic in Cardiac

    Remember, we typically need to note two or more mm of ST elevation in two or more continous leads to fit the electrocardiographic criteria for STEMI. 1-2 mm of possible elevation in a single lead is...
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    Anyone ever had experience with International SOS

    GilaRRT replied to traumajay's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I am most definitely not a "James Bond" of nursing. My work involves no secret squirrel stuff. Trust me, you can make similar wages at a travel position with OT. Please, do your homework and try to...
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    Anyone ever had experience with International SOS

    GilaRRT replied to traumajay's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I work for a small company that provides remote medical care, training, consulting, and medical evacuations in Afghanistan, Iraq, and UAE. Less than 100 employees. I cannot say what the exact pay...
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    Anyone ever had experience with International SOS

    GilaRRT replied to traumajay's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    ISOS is one the the primary providers my current employer deals with. As I understand, ISOS will not fly their crews into conflict areas such as Iraq and Afghanistan. They essentially subcontract us...
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    Trouble running potassium

    GilaRRT replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing

    If you are piggybacking potassium into your primary fluid line, you run the risk of not having the piggyback flow properly unless BOTH lines are on a pump. This means each bag has it's own pump. I...
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    Trouble running potassium

    GilaRRT replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing

    Common problem with piggybacking without a pump. Most likely, fluid from the primary bag was flowing and not fluid from the piggy back. With potassium containing fluids, both lines should be on a...
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    Is a backboard for transport only, or immobilization while in the ER?

    GilaRRT replied to vampireslayer's topic in Emergency

    Medic, I understand the issues; however, why not push for changes? We pay thousands of dollars for cardiac monitors and such, why not $1,000 for a couple of vac-mattress devices? As far as space,...